Certified Organic Six-Row Barley

Six-row barley variety with higher yield and protein, suitable for feed and food, classified under certified organic HTS 1003.90.40.20. Each head produces six kernel rows for robust organic production. Commonly used in animal rations and multi-grain cereals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+25.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFreeโ€”Free
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFreeโ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1003.90Same rate: 25%

If for conventional six-row varieties

Non-organic counterpart uses parallel statistical breakout without organic indicator.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 25%

If when imported as prepared animal feed

Mixed or pelleted feed containing barley moves to Chapter 23 prepared animal feeds.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Specify end-use (feed vs food) on entry docs, as it influences inspection protocols

โ€ข Use organic-compliant pest control during storage to maintain certification validity

โ€ข Bulk importers should pre-clear with organic certifier for multi-lot shipments

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Certified Organic Pearled Barley

Pearled barley is barley grain that has been hulled and polished to remove the outer bran layer, classified under HTS 1003.90.40.20 as certified organic barley. It falls here because it is processed organic barley not covered under other specific barley subheadings. This product is commonly used in soups, pilafs, and health foods.

Certified Organic Hulled Barley

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Certified Organic Barley Grits

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Certified Organic Whole Barley Grain

Whole barley grain, cleaned and sorted but unprocessed beyond hull integrity, classified as certified organic under HTS 1003.90.40.20. This form is ideal for malting, animal feed, or whole grain cooking. It represents premium organic barley in its most natural shippable state.

Certified Organic Two-Row Barley

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Certified Organic Flaked Barley

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